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This hike features wonderful views of Mount Washington and the White Mountains. The terrain starts easy on the first mile of the trail, but quickly becomes moderately to strenuously steep. When you have hiked almost 2 miles, you will pass through Mount Surprise.
The trail map below shows how to get to the summit of Mount Moriah and Mount Surprise via the Carter-Moriah Trail. Starting at the Carter-Moriah trail head, hike up the Carter-Moriah Trail for 2 miles until you reach the summit of Mount Surprise where you can enjoy great views!
The summit of Mount Moriah is exposed above tree line, offering panoramic, 360 degree views of the Presidential Range and the Carter-Moriah Range on a clear day. Elevation: 4,049 feet (1,234 meters) Elevation gain: 3,264 feet
The first 2 miles of this hike is a fairly flat walk in the woods along a beautiful brook. After 2 miles, the terrain steepens and looks more like classic White Mountain terrain by mile 3 (steep and rocky).
3 dni temu · Easily accessed directly from Gorham, this challenging but scenic hike offers excellent views along the ascent and at the summit.
The trail climbs up the ridge to the ledgy summit of Mt. Moriah, with excellent views, and then continues South as part of the Appalachian Trail through the Carter-Moriah range.
Hike Mount Moriah via the Carter Moriah Trail, as part of NH's Carter Moriah Range and the Appalachian Trail, accessible from either the Stony Brook or Carter Moriah Trailheads.
